Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Neighborhood Health•Alexandria, VA

12d•$115,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides quality clinical services to patients of all ages in a community-based setting, promoting healthy lifestyles, preventing illness and injury, and managing acute and chronic conditions. The role includes direct patient care, physical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referrals to specialty services as needed, and follow-up. Care is provided in collaboration with the center’s Physicians and Chief Medical Officer. The position also requires dedication to and support for Neighborhood Health’s philosophy and mission.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Current Virginia Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure or current Virginia Physician Assistant licensure.
Current Nurse Practitioner certification in Adult or Family Practice, or current Physician Assistant certification.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) provider card.
At least 1 year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce and client base.
Experience with information technology, electronic health records, medical records, culturally diverse populations, and care of underserved populations.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish; very strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide medical care and advice to patients of all ages according to protocols and evidence-based practice, including prescribing medication and treatment in accordance with protocols, formulary, and evidence-based practice.
Obtain patient histories and perform physical assessments; use laboratory and diagnostic tests to support differential diagnoses and provide follow-up treatment as medically indicated.
Order recommended screenings and preventive treatments in line with the Neighborhood Health Quality Assurance program and standard clinical practice.
Maintain electronic patient medical records in accordance with Neighborhood Health documentation policy.
Refer patients for specialty care and provide follow-up as indicated.
Collaborate with nursing, health education, behavioral health, dental, referral coordination, pharmacy, and other support staff to maximize patient access to support services.
Work with clinical staff to support a team-based delivery of services and a holistic approach to patient care.
Participate in the Neighborhood Health peer review program.
Participate in Health Center committees as appointed by the Chief Medical Officer.
Attend regular staff meetings and required trainings.
Assist with developing, coordinating, and recommending workflow improvements for the program or section.
Assist with developing and recommending changes to improve the quality of patient care.
Take on project lead roles as assigned to advance department development and support ad hoc needs.
Work under minimal supervision and perform additional duties and responsibilities as circumstances require.